Belmar

Lifeguard warn against going onto unguarded ocean beaches this time of year despite the summerlike conditions.

Bamboo is a very interesting plant. It's the fastest-growing plant on the planet and it was once recorded growing at an amazing 47.6 inches in a 24 hour period. It's a beautiful plant and I hope to grow it in my backyard one day, but it's almost impossible to maintain.

If tests done Tuesday on the beaches come back at high levels they will be closed for swimming.

The freebies and incentives to convince you to get vaccinated against COVID-19 show no sign of stopping.

The artist who created the COVID-19 memorial in Belmar has started a GoFundMe to help pay for relocation, when a new spot is found.

St. Patrick's Day parades are the latest big events to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Phil Murphy's executive orders limiting large gatherings.

Parade chairman Chip Cavanaugh said the borough council made the decision without talking to him ahead of time.

There's still time to call it off later if need be.

Wayne Kovacs was last seen on September 23 and reported missing on October 7, according to police.

Police said lifeguards and other first responders dug to get the boy out Saturday afternoon.